Martha’s Table’s Annual Benefit is a celebration of our mission to support strong children, strong families, and strong communities in Washington, DC. Since the Benefit’s inception in 2017, this event has become a cornerstone for showcasing our community impact, recognizing transformative leadership, and mobilizing essential support for our programs. The evening reflects our joyful spirit of togetherness, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders including supporters, program partners, local community members, volunteers, and the dedicated team at Martha’s Table.
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Cathy Hughes is a dynamic, media pioneer who demonstrates the power of one – one woman, one vision, one company – Urban One. Her unprecedented career has spawned a multi-media conglomerate that generates original content across the spectrum of radio, television and digital media. Urban One, Inc., formerly known as Radio One, is the largest African-American owned, diversified media corporation in the nation. It reaches more than 80-percent of the African-American market through its subsidiaries: Radio One, an urban market leader with over 55 broadcast radio stations; TV One and CLEO-TV, two cable television networks; Reach Media, Inc., a syndication company that produces the “D.L. Hughley Show” among others; iOne Digital, a digital platform that offers social content, news, information and entertainment; and One Solution, a cross platform marketing company. Hughes’ humble beginnings in Omaha, Nebraska, were not a deterrent to her success but rather part of the catalyst that fueled her ambition to empower African Americans with information and to tell stories from their perspective.
Joe Houston Jr., a DC native, is a wellness professional and founder of WeFitDC, earning him the name “Mr. WeFit”. With over a decade of fitness expertise, he empowers his community through fitness activations, mental awareness campaigns, and speaking engagements. His contributions have garnered recognition from media outlets including WUSA9 and Men’s Health Magazine, solidifying his status as a top figure in DC’s wellness landscape. His dedication to motivating others to embrace healthier lifestyles impacted over 7,200 individuals during the pandemic, establishing him as an influential force for change. Joe has been an important part of Martha’s Table’s work to create successful transitions from youth to adulthood in our community. He helped coordinate food distribution locations during COVID and expand the world of possibilities as a travel ambassador in our Global Passport program.
